Finding the Third Proportional to 189,192 and 407,085
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 189,192 and 407,085 is: 875,926.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,192 : 407,085 = 407,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,192/407,085 = 407,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,192x = 407,085 × 407,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,192x = 165,718,197,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,718,197,225/189,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,926.03
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 94,596 and 203,542.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 378,384 and 814,170
Double scale
Find third proportional to 189,194 and 407,089
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 283,788 and 610,627.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.